The Interpreter Training Program prepares students with American Sign Language and interpreting skills, a comprehensive understanding of the interpreter’s role and responsibilities, theoretical skills in interpreting, and practical experience in interactive settings.
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The Interpreter Training Program has an articulation agreement with Kean Ocean. Students who graduate from Ocean County College’s Interpreter Training Program can transfer those 60 program credits to Kean Ocean and be able to earn a BA degree in Communications. For more information, please visit Academic Affairs -ASLN AAS to BA COMM 41104 on kean.edu.
American Sign Language – English Interpreting, Associate in Applied Science Degree.
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. National Interpreter Certification (NIC).
Transfer to Kean Ocean to earn a BA degree in communications.
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The AAS in American Sign Language-English Interpreting program prepares students to interpret English into ASL and ASL into English.
Students who successfully complete ASLN 100: American Sign Language I and ASLN 103: American Sign Language II will be admitted into the program. Students who transfer into the program from other institutions must first meet with the Program Chair for skills assessment in order to determine placement.
For National Interpreter Certification (NIC) information through the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, Inc., visit www.rid.org.
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